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Golden Race certified by MGA

7 Nov 2016

Virtual sports provider Golden Race has claimed a first with the award of a Class 4 license from the Malta Gaming Authority following, what it describes as, an extensive application process. “This latest license for our products is a testament to our commitment to constantly improving, and we are very pleased and proud to have …

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Black-White Casino not MGA licensee

2 Nov 2016

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has distanced itself from black-white-casino.com saying it has no connection with the operator and any gaming licenses claimed to be held with the MGA are false and misleading. According to black-white-casino’s ‘about us’ page, the operator is owned by williambet.net Anjouan (Comores) and claims licensing and regulation under the “Anjouan …

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Tom Horn gaming awarded online gambling Malta licence

27 Oct 2016

Online gambling software provider Tom Horn Gaming has been awarded a Malta Gaming Authority licence that permits the company to host and manage Malta-based gaming operators. The Class 4 Remote Gaming Licence will assist Tom Horn Gaming in its drive into the European gaming markets, a company statement said Wednesday. Ondrej Lapides, CEO of Tom …

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Betsson expanding on Malta

18 Oct 2016

The Swedish online gambling group Betsson has announced that it is to open a second Maltese office, this one in St Julians and big enough to cater for 300 staff engaged mainly in Support activity. The fast-growing company already has a major presence in the central region of the Mediterranean island in the town Ta’ …

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Magnet Gaming looking to Malta and Gibraltar

18 Oct 2016

Danish slots provider Magnet Gaming says a recent strategic decision will see it expand from restricting its business to dot country licensees to include Malta and Gibraltar-licensed operators. According to Magnet’s head of game licensing, Thomas Nielsen, the companies thinking behind its previous restriction to dot country operators was based on the need for strict …

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Casino Cruise awarded MGA license

5 Oct 2016

Genesis Global Limited Malta-operated online casino CasinoCruise has been awarded class 1 on 4 licensing by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Casino Cruise is also licensed and regulated by the U.K. Gambling Commission (UKGC). “MGA and UKGC licensing were top priorities for us,” a company statement reads. “Having achieved these milestones lends tremendous credibility to …

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Zitro Interactive awarded Malta license

21 Sep 2016

Spanish video bingo developer and provider Zitro Interactive has been awarded a Class 4 gaming license by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), opening the door to expansion in alternative markets. “Obtaining the Malta licence is a real boost to our pride here at Zitro, especially for the online division,” Rais Busom, divisional director of Zitro …

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Malta opposes new POC proposal on sports betting

19 Sep 2016

The online gambling licensing and regulatory jurisdiction Malta is fighting moves by the Council of Europe to introduce a new “place of consumption” definition of “illegal sports betting” which Malta Gaming Authority CEO Joseph Cuschieri says will adversely impact operators holding a Maltese licence. Cuschieri expalined to the local Independent newspaper: “This definition will effectively …

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New skill gaming licensing planned by Malta regulator

2 Sep 2016

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has followed up on its skill games consultation last year (see previous report) by drafting new regulations permitting the licensing of such games, which have been submitted to the European Commission. In essence, and subject to operators meeting the defined parameters of the regulations, the new licensing initiative will create …

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MGA suspend Smart Gaming Group licence

15 Aug 2016

First Online Limited’s (previously known as Smart Gaming Group) woes continue as the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) follow the UK Gambling Commission’s lead and suspend the company’s remote gaming licence MGA/CL1/574/2009. According to the MGA, First Online Limited has been directed to “indefinitely suspend all gaming operations, cease to register new players, suspend all transactions …

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MGA categorises DFS as skill games

10 Aug 2016

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has said it differentiates fantasy sports from games of chance in terms of licensing and regulation due to the element of skill and knowledge involved in the vertical. This determination relates specifically to fantasy sports where players choose virtual representations of real-life athletes, where the value and points attributed to …

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No Bitcoin for Malta online gambling licensees

5 Aug 2016

Despite indications that the UK Gambling Commission has approved the use of cyber-currencies like Bitcoin by its licensees, the Malta regulator is taking a more cautious approach and for now will monitor the industry whilst considering possibilities in collaboration with banking and financial authorities. The chief of the Malta Gaming Authority regulatory body, Joseph Cushieri …

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SB Tech awarded Malta online gambling supplier licence

1 Aug 2016

Online sports betting software provider SB Tech announced Monday that it has secured a full Class 4 Remote Gaming Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority. “The Maltese licence adds to SBTech’s ever-increasing portfolio of European permits, as the company continues to expand its operations across the continent and beyond,” the company said in a statement. …

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Cherry acquires stake in ComeOn Malta ltd

20 Jul 2016

Cherry AB has acquired 49 percent of shares in ComeOn Malta Ltd (tranche 1) for a total consideration of Euro 80 million. The agreement provides an option for Cherry to acquire the remaining 51 percent (tranche 2) between October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 for a further amount maxed at Euro 200 million. The …

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New headquarters for online gambling operator

19 Jul 2016

Online gambling operator Gaming Innovation Group is moving its Malta headquarters to spacious new campus premises on the island and located at St George’s Bay in St. Julian’s. The new offices have been hired on an eight year lease and include 500sq. metres of terrace space, which will be used for outdoor workstations as well …

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Paddy Power closes Isle of Man office and heads for Malta

23 Jun 2016

The Isle of Man Examiner newspaper reports that Paddy Power is to close its licensing office on the Isle of Man, where it has been active for some years, following the merger with Betfair (see previous reports). The departure of the gambling group to new offices in Malta, where the activities of Betfair and Paddy …

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Malta regulator issues annual report

23 Jun 2016

The Malta Gaming Authority has released its annual report for 2015, posting a year-on-year 4.3 percent rise in generated revenue at Euro 60.9 million (FY 2014: Euro 58.4 million) as the industry continued to enjoy ‘healthy’ growth in both the land-based and remote gaming sectors. Highlights of the report include: * Contributions in gaming taxes …

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Stakelogic awarded Malta licence

15 Jun 2016

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has awarded a Class IV gaming license to Novomatic Interactive Greentube subsidiary StakeLogic. HTML5 games developer StakeLogic will launch 17 new titles, including Spartus and Monkeys of the Universe to make the occasion, a press statement reads. “The response from the industry to our games has been overwhelming,” Ruben Visse, …

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MGA formally distances itself from Betowen

23 May 2016

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has formally distanced itself from Betowen.com saying it has no connection whatsoever with the operator and any reference to the MGA and/or gaming licence/s said to be issued by the Maltese Authority are false and misleading. As we went to press Betowen.com’s “about us” section still claims it is: “Fully …

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Is Malta licence suspension linked to recent Italian online gambling busts?

9 Apr 2016

Two announcements by the Malta Gaming Authority this week have triggered speculation that there may be links with the Salerno, Italy online gambling busts last week (see previous reports). The first announcement (see it here: http://www.mga.org.mt/mga-regulatory-notice-on-betmod90-com/) appeared to be a reaction to some shady operator fraudulently claiming Malta licensing, with the regulator proclaiming: “The Malta …

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MGA to implement new Microsoft CRM system

29 Mar 2016

Microsoft Malta will provide its latest Customer Relationship Systems (CRM) to the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) in an agreement announced this week. The new CRM system will automate the MGA’s gaming and licencee management processes via a dedicated and secure web portal. According to the MGA, the project will “transform the way the MGA interacts …

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Malta sports betting operator launches online casino action

19 Mar 2016

Malta-headquartered and licensed online sports betting operator TipBet has expanded its offering with the launch this week of an online casino powered by Microgaming and NextGen. Whilst the operator remains focused mainly on sports and live betting through both desktop and mobile channels, it will also offer full player services for casino punters and a …

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MGA suspends 7epta7 remote gaming licence

8 Mar 2016

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has suspended 7epta7 Limited’s remote gaming license MGA/CL2/921/2013 with immediate effect saying the company and its associated websites are no longer authorised to continue operations under the MGA licensing regime. A message to customers on the 7epta7.com website reads: “You are invited to our great Re-Opening Party in a few …

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Malta gaming regulator inaugurates new offices

18 Feb 2016

Malta’s online gambling regulator Malta Gaming Authority has a new home following the official opening of the new premises this week by prime minister Dr. Joseph Muscat. The office spans over 2,562 square meters spread over two floors, which will host over 150 employees. The building contains all the facilities needed for MGA to carry …

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